Columbus Los Angeles Time Difference

What is the Time Difference Between Columbus and Los Angeles?

Columbus is 3 hours ahead of Los Angeles. Columbus uses Eastern Time (EST/EDT) while Los Angeles uses Pacific Time (PST/PDT). When it's 12:00 PM in Columbus, it's 9:00 AM in Los Angeles.

Both cities observe daylight saving time on the same schedule, so the 3-hour difference remains constant year-round.

Best Time to Call Los Angeles from Columbus

Best calling time: 12:00 PM - 8:00 PM Columbus time. This corresponds to 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM in Los Angeles, covering Pacific Time business hours.

Columbus and Los Angeles are connected by direct flights taking about 4.5 hours. Columbus has a growing entertainment industry with live events and esports, while LA remains the entertainment capital.

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